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JUST SAY ‘NO’ TO THE HAUNTED HOUSE!

October 10, 2018
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by Robin Layton

Celebrating the advent of fall and All Hallows’ Eve doesn’t need to leave your home covered in cobwebs and witches.

If you love the season, but not garish orange pumpkins and leering skulls, there are several tasteful autumn and Halloween decorations on the market for you. If you have a crafty side, you can decorate your own cornstalks, wreaths and pumpkin accessories.

A look for the living room

Picture your fireplace mantle or living-room shelf with glass pumpkins and a rustic metal lantern adorned with bundles of dried autumn flowers. Add a few battery-operated tea lights or twinkle lights to warm up the look.

Accent pillows in autumn shades of deep orange, dark green or gold will tie your fall theme together nicely.

Keeping clean lines in the dining room

Planning a dinner party this fall? Consider simple, yet elegant table decorations. Foam white pumpkins or painted real pumpkins for the centerpiece, surrounded by small glass votives will be nicely complemented by cloth napkins in autumn shades, with a cheery welcome of “Happy Halloween” on top.

Puttin’ on the glitz … on your pumpkins!

Who says pumpkins need to be orange? Grab some paint, glue, beads, ribbons and glitter and create the most attractive decorations on your street. Check out the “how-to” guide we’ve provided.

A welcoming and festive doorway

Wreaths say it all for any holiday or season. If you’re feeling crafty, hit your local arts and crafts store and pick up a plain straw wreath. You can then pick ribbon, flower or decoration colors that complement your home. A dab of glue here and there and you are ready to hang it up!

The farmhouse feel

Nothing says “sit down and stay a spell” like a wicker love seat with a fall-motif quilt draped over it. Add a rocking chair with a plump, burnt orange pillow, a small wooden table, some mums and a rustic bucket or two and … you have a relaxing farmhouse appeal to your patio or porch. Timeless and classic.

PAINT THAT PUMPKIN

  • Wash your pumpkin and pat dry.
  • Acrylic paint is best. Pick your solid color and paint the entire pumpkin. Let dry. Tip: Paint your pumpkin in sections and let each dry before you do another part. This way you won’t get stuck holding a very wet pumpkin.
  • If you want to paint designs, use a template with transfer paper and a pencil.
  • Paint your design. Remember, you can use a damp cloth to “erase” any mistakes.
  • Once dry, use a glossy craft sealant to spray the pumpkin
  • Now you can decorate your pumpkin as you’d like. Use glue dots or a glue gun to attach beads, sequins and more. (Before the pumpkin dries, you can sprinkle your choice of glitter as a decoration.)

COLORS TO MAKE YOUR HOME POP FOR FALL!

Pantone recently released the colors of fall for 2018. Although mostly used in the fashion industry, some of these colors will do wonders for keeping your home’s look updated and seasonal. Just a few pillows, a throw, a vase or a lamp in these shades are just what your home needs to be clothed in its fall and winter wardrobe.

  • Red Pear
  • Valiant Poppy
  • Ceylon Yellow
  • Russet Orange
  • Quetzal Green
  • Sargasso Sea
  • Almond Bluff
  • Meerkat


 
 

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Arizona State Senator Ken Bennett will read a proclamation in memory of Dr. Billie Orr on Wednesday, Feb. 1st at 1:15 p.m. on the Senate floor. The session will be livestreamed at www.azleg.gov/liveproceedings. Here is the text of the proclamation. . . . Recognition In Memory of Dr. Billie OrrWHEREAS, Dr. Billie Orr served the citizens of Prescott on the City Council from 2015 until 2021 and during that time as mayor Pro Tempore from 2017 until 2020; andWHEREAS, she was a member and past President of the Republican Women of Prescott; andWHEREAS, Dr. Billie Orr Founded the Mayor’s Commission on Well-Being for the City of Prescott; andWHEREAS, Dr. Billie Orr served as City Council Liaison for several City Boards and Commissions during her tenure as Councilmember; and WHEREAS, she served as a Board Member of Arizona Town Hall, Prescott Western Heritage Foundation and Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters; andWHEREAS, Dr. Billie Orr was an active Rotarian, serving on Rotary Clubs in the Phoenix area and in Prescott; and WHEREAS, she was a big fan of pickleball and helped Prescott Build outdoor courts for its citizens; andWHEREAS, prior to her service in Prescott, Dr. Billie Orr was active in Arizona education for more than twenty-five years; and WHEREAS, Dr. Billie Orr served the citizens of Arizona as Arizona’s Associate Superintendent of Public Instruction; andWHEREAS, under her leadership, Arizona created state academic standards that were ranked among the best in the nation; andWHEREAS, in earlier years she taught in the Madison District in Phoenix and was the Principal of Kiva School in Scottsdale; andWHEREAS, Dr. Billie Orr was a dedicated and longtime public servant to the citizens of Arizona who brought a positive and caring aspect to her service, inspiring many who worked with her; andWHEREAS, Dr. Billie Orr will be greatly missed by her many friends in Prescott and throughout Arizona; andNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to her husband Bob, their children and grandchildren and all family members.. . . ... See MoreSee Less

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